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Patent GB-189818036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Frames of Bicycles and other Foot Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: WHITE ARTHUR EDUARD
Filed: 1898-08-22
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 18,036. White, A. E., [Dixon, H.]. Aug. 22. Frames, spring, for bicycles, tandems, &c. The rear stays of the frame are connected to straps c', Fig. 3, encircling the reduced ends of the bottom bracket B so as to be free to turn thereon. Crosspieces C<11>, Fig. 4, connected by a slot and bolt C<3>, prevent outward displacement. The rear forks D, Fig. 2, are pivoted to the brackets carrying the driving-wheel axle, and are made telescopic. The upper tubes E work in the lower tubes D, and enclose springs, the tension of which can be adjusted by nuts &c. F. The tubes E are pivoted to a crosshead H fixed to the seat pillar and carrying a cylinder I in which works a plunger J mounted on a cross-frame J<1> fixed to the lower tubes D. The plunger and cylinder act as a cushioning- arrangement when travelling over a rough road.
Patent GB-189820357-A (GB)
Title: The Extraction and Utilization of Gelatinous Matter and Cellulose from Marine Plants and the Treatment of the Liquors Obtained.
Inventor: PITT SYDNEY
Filed: 1898-09-26
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 20,357. Pitt, S., [Laureau, Son, & Co., G.]. Sept. 26. Iodine.-Marine plants, either fresh or dried, are repeatedly treated with chloride of lime or lime water, and washed. The lime solution obtained is concentrated and used for the preparation of iodine and potassium salts. The Provisional Specification states that the concentration is effected by dropping the solution through a tower or furnace containing vertical iron rods, blades, or pipes, between which hot gases are delivered from a fireplace, the chimney of which opens into the middle of the tower some distance above the bottom, thus forming a hot-air evaporating-furnace.
Patent GB-189824290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematographic Apparatus.
Inventor: SIMONAU RICHARD
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 24,290. Simonau, R. Nov. 17. Kinematographic apparatus.-Consists mainly of the combination of two apparatus, both of which reflect the pictures upon a common screen, of the fittings of two superposed shutters moving in opposite directions, and of mechanism for moving the films and regulating the exact position of the projected pictures. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation of the apparatus with the casing in section, Fig. 2 a side elevation, and Fig. 3 mechanism for operating the films. A pair of object glasses for taking negatives is shown at B, and a pair B' for projecting the pictures at B<1>, while the rotary drums upon which the films are wound are shown at C, C', C<11>, C<111>, the drums being mounted upon their axes with slight friction and held in position by spring-forks f, f<1> engaging grooves in the axes. The drums are revolved by the handle F through the gear-wheel G, pulleys H, H<1>, and cords e, e, the same gear-wheel also operating the shutters E, E<1>. Thus the shutter E is driven by the wheel K on the shaft g, and by the wheels L and L<1>, the shutter being secured upon the spindle of the latter similarly with the shutter E'. The motion of the films is effected by pin gear on the wheel K for instance, so that pins P or P<1> engage at the proper times with slots r, in rotary discs R which are mounted independently on the shafts of the driving-drums. These drums carry pins D", which engage in small holes near the edges of the films and effect the advance without jerking. The slots r enable the corresponding pin gear to engage one disc after another, and to impart an accelerating speed until the pin in action arrives at the bottom of its slot and leaves it when the disc has been brought to rest. By means of the stopping-lever S and springs S', and pin s, a movement of the drums is prevented during the inoperative period of the pin gear. The shutters, of circular shape, revolve in opposite directions. Each is formed with an opening somewhat larger than a semicircle, and revolves in the plane of the object-glasses behind two apertures U, U'. In order to permit of the exact superposition of the two pictures on the common screen, the object-glasses B', B' are mounted in hinged tubes V, which can be advanced towards, or receded from, each other by means of a milled disc operating right and left handed tubes. The films, after having been placed on the upper drums, are drawn through hinged frames Q, Q<1>, across the apertures U, U', and the guides y, y, the spring blocks y' having been previously displaced. Thence the ends of the films are drawn between the driving-drums, and finally fixed to the lower drums, after which the guides are replaced in their normal positions, causing the holes in the films to engage with the pins D" on the drums. The gear effects the alternate rotation of the drums, and at the same time one of the pins P disengages the stop gear S from the notched disc T, whereupon the corresponding drum is free to turn by the action of the pin gear.
Patent GB-189826762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Lubricators.
Inventor: TEBBUTT LOUIS
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,762. Tebbutt, L. Dec. 19. Lubricators.-Relates to lubricators of the Stauffer type for lubricating shaft bearings. The cover B, which is screwed down on the body A to force out the grease or oil, is provided with projecting pins or studs b. By means of a rod C with an extending arm c at right-angles, the cover B can be turned from a distance. The pins b may be on the periphery of the cover, and be engaged by projections on the arm c. A pin may be mounted in the centre of the cover, and the arm be formed with a hole tn engage with it. The cover may be provided with grooves or ridges instead of studs.
Patent GB-189827396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ball and Float Valves.
Inventor: WELLARD JAMES
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 27,396. Wellard, J. Dec. 28. Floats.-Relates to a cylindrical float a, with a hemispherical bottom, for a ball and float valve. A flat cover-plate b, with lugs d for attachment to the float lever, is soldered to the top of the float.
Patent GB-189902318-A (GB)
Title: New Method of Extracting Naphthalene from Coal Gas.
Inventor: IRWIN WILFRED
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 2318. Irwin, W., and Leather, J. P. Feb. 2. Purifying gas.-Naphthalene is extracted from gas in a washer, the gas preferably travelling in the reverse direction to the washing-liquid. The liquid, which is used in small quantities, consists of blast-furnace oil or heavy hydrocarbon oil capable of dissolving naphthalene and a light aromatic hydrocarbon, such as benzol. The benzol can afterwards be separated and re-used.
Patent GB-189902424-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Signalling Apparatus for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: RHODES ALBERT
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 2424. Senior, A. R., and Atkin, R. Feb.3. Signals or alarms for warning vehicles; signalling or communicating with driver.-Relates to signalling-apparatus for use in cabs or other road vehicles, to enable the driver to give a warning or stopping signal to the drivers of following vehicles. The apparatus can also be operated by a passenger within the vehicle, to give a stopping-signal to the driver. The mechanism is enclosed in a casing fixed on the top F or other suitable part of the vehicle, the end B of the casing being open or glazed, to enable the signal to be observed. The word " Stop," or any other similar indication, is marked on the leaf L of the pivoted frame K, L, the second leaf K being made of green glass &c., or of opaque material. The letters on the leaf L may be transparent red on an opaque ground, or vice versÔ. The frame is connected by the cord &c. f to a lever within reach of the driver's foot. When the lever is pressed, the frame is rotated until the indication on the leaf L comes into view. The leaf, during this movement, trips the hammer &c. d of a bell or other audible signal. At night, the apparatus is illuminated by an oil or other lamp G. In a modification, an electric lamp and an electric bell are employed, the circuits being completed by the movement of the indicating-frame. The cord f is provided with a loop within the reach of a passenger in the vehicle.
Patent GB-189908551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Shaft Couplings.
Inventor: MULHOLLAND RICHARD
Filed: 1899-04-24
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8551. Mulholland, R. April 24. Shafts, couplings for. The draw-bar 2, Fig. 4. notched at 21 to receive the link 22, has a lined hemispherical bearing, and is hinged to the cap 7, which has a corresponding bearing and a lug 25 to which the spring 26 is pivoted. In coupling, the ball end of the shaft is placed in the lower portion of the bearing- socket, and the cap is closed and locked by turning the spring 26, the bentback portion 28 of which rests in a groove in the bottom of the draw-bar, into the position shown, so that the nose 24 of the lever 23 engages the recess 27. In the modification shown in Fig. 11, one end of the clip 3 is prolonged and forms the pivot of a spring clamp 41, which has a projection engaging, when the parts are coupled, the recess 43 of the extension 34 of the cover 33.
Patent GB-189909118-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Computing Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: DUNN WILLIAM RICE
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9118. Dunn, W. R., and Harrison, L. May 1. Value-indicating apparatus.-Relates to price and weight computing apparatus, shown in elevation in Fig. 1. The platform 8 is mounted on the frames and supported by the beams 11 which are connected with the vertical rods 20. The horizontal scale beam 37 is rigidly attached to the rods, the fulcrum 38 being movable along the beam. The beam 23 is mounted on the frame ; it is pivoted to the rod 20, and carries the counterbalancing and tare movable weights 29 and 30. The price beam 32 is engaged by the fulcrum 38 of the scale beam 37, and has upwardlydisposed knife-edges bearing against the frame. The main scale beam has two parallel portions 42 and 43, and is connected to the price beam by the links 41. The arrangement may be adapted to a balance by the removal of one pan.
Patent GB-189911457-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tool for Inserting the Stems of Inflation Valves in Pneumatic Tyres and for other like purposes.
Inventor: WHISLER ALBERT
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,457. Whisler, A. June 1. Hose, connecting to valves.-A tool for inserting the metal stem of an inflating - valve into a pneumatic tyre or similar tube is shown in elevation and section in Figs. 2 and 3, respectively. The elliptical tube 1 has one end provided with two pivoted arms 3, which have reduced parts 6 to allow the valve stem 12 to pass through. Within the tube slides a plunger 8, which has a handle 9 at one end and a shank 10 at the other. The ends 7 of the tube 1 and arms 3 are first pressed into the tyre or other article 14, and the valve stem is placed, as shown in Fig. 3, so that the head 13 takes under the notched end of the shank 10. The handle 9 is then pressed and the valve-stem is forced into the tyre, after which the tool is withdrawn.
Patent GB-189912191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power or Driving Pulleys, Driving Drums, or the like.
Inventor: SHEPHERD THOMAS
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,191. Shepherd, T. June 12. Pulleys and driving-drums; mounting and securing pulleys &c. on shafts.-The arms are arranged in zig-zags in the rim and in the boss. The boss may consist of one or more discs with lugs on each side to receive the arms. The boss is adapted to receive an interchangeable brush made in four segments with tapering radial flanges; these enter corresponding recesses in the boss, so that, as the two halves are drawn together, the segments are caused to grip the shaft.
Patent GB-189920716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Pins.
Inventor: TAYLOR HENRY HAMMOND
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,716. Taylor, H. H. Oct. 16. Safety-pins. - The spring end is made with intersecting coils 2 through which both the members 3, 5 are pressed as in Fig. 1, or the pin 5 only as in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-189923059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Photographic Printing Surfaces.
Inventor: FULTON OTTO
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1901-02-18
Abstract: 23,059. Fulton, O., and Gillard, M. Nov. 18. Photo-mechanical printing.-Relates chiefly to the use of a celluloid support for the gelatine printing- surface. The celluloid sheet is first placed temporarily on an adhesive coating on the surface of a glass plate. It is then coated with gelatine containing a little formalin and citric acid. This coating is bichromatized in the usual way. The dried sensitive surface is now exposed under a negative, a mask being placed round the edge to produce a "safe edge," and the celluloid being placed next the negative. The gelatinous layer in contact with the celluloid is hardened by a short exposure to light. The picture is now developed in water and treated with a mixture of glycerine and ammonia. The sheet is now ready to be inked and printed from in the usual way.
Patent GB-189923319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: ATKINSON LLEWELYN BIRCHALL
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,319. Atkinson, L. B. Nov. 22. Current meters.-A glass or other float A, with a thin stem a, contains an iron or steel wire, and is movable in a closed vertical glass tube C by a surrounding coil E. The tube may be partly filled with water, ether, or other liquid, and contain air above this, the float being weighted to keep the stem upright. Or the tube may be filled with two immiscible liquids, and the stem placed downward. The float may carry a waterproof paper or other mark, or may be a cylinder with flat ends, in a coloured liquid, so that the position of either end may be observed on a scale G. The float may nearly fit the tube, to slow its movements. To correct for variations in density with temperature, the tube may be formed with a bulb or extension at its lower end, expansion of the liquid in this causing a compensating rise in the level of the top of the liquid. Or the tube may carry a thermometer K, and the scale G be moved vertically by hand until a mark N on it stands level with the top of the mercury column. Or the liquid used may be water saturated with ammonium sulphate or chloride, or other salt more soluble at higher temperatures, an excess of the salt being placed in the tube. The instrument may be used for measuring electromotive-force or current, or as a maximum current indicator, by adhesion of a coloured liquid to the stem. The Provisional Specification mentions the use for this purpose of a porous stem, removable to serve as a record.
Patent GB-190007030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN DAVID JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-04-14
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 7030. Brown, D. J. April 14. Hydrogen.-Relates to the manufacture of a mixture of hydrogen and air, which is subsequently carburetted. The fan A forces air into a gas holder B, the bell b of which is provided with a depending rod b<2> having stops b', b<3> for opening and closing a valve on the inlet pipe by means of the lever a<2>, as the bell rises and falls. The air passes by a tube a<4> having a valve a<5> to the hydrogen generator C, consisting of a second gas holder, the bell c<2> of which carries, adjustably suspended from it, a perforated basket c<3> containing zinc. The basket is alternately dipped into and raised from dilute sulphuric acid. The mixture of air and hydrogen obtained passes to the carburetter D.
Patent GB-190009649-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Treatment of Cotton Pods or Shells for the Manufacture of Food for Animals.
Inventor: PHILIPS MAX
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: .9649. Philips, M., and M³ller, O. May 25. Food for animals.-Relates to a process of treating cotton-seed pods for the manufacture of a food for animals. The pods are preferably roasted to remove any short adhering fibres, and are then ground, mixed with molasses and other materials, such as cotton seed flour, linseed flour, earth nuts flour, or palm nut flour, rich in protein and fat, and made up into any suitable form of food.
Patent GB-190012980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Impression Surfaces for Printing Presses.
Inventor: SEVERY MELVIN LINWOOD
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 12,980. Severy, M. L., and Heath, G. S. July 18. Blankets; inipression surfaces. - A sheet or blanket is formed - from sheet metal or other material, preferably brass or steel, by slitting or cutting it so that it presents a number of independently-yielding strips or surfaces to the printing- surface. Fig. 3 shows a blanket 2 in which the slits are parallel and staggered or overlapped as shown, and Fig. 4 shows a blanket having two sets of slits 3 at right-angles to each other. The slits are preferably oblique to the side of the blanket and forme. A cushion of rubber or other material is placed under the blanket 2. The cushion shown in Figs. 3 and 5 consists of a slitted metal sheet 10, crimped or corrugated, and that shown in Figs. 4 and 6 consists of a metal sheet 10 having small teeth 11 struck out from it.
Patent GB-190013713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitting Machines.
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 13,713. Lake, H. H., [Standard Machine Co.]. July 31. Parallel knitting-machines.-Relates principally to means for automatically fashioning in such a way as to obviate holes. The method of knitting is described in the preceding abridgment. The bits a<2> of the needle jacks A<2> are normally out of range of the knitting cams, and are raised into action by lifting-jacks A<3>, which themselves are lifted by a series of bars e' to e<10> working in grooves in front and back cylinders E. E'. These bars e<1> &c. have cut-away portions, and, when such a portion comes opposite one or any number of needles, it or they is or are not operated. In making ordinary straight tubular work, each cylinder is slightly rocked at alternate strokes, and the particular bars e' &c. then in action are so cut as to raise all the needles at each side into action on alternate strokes of the thread carrier. When fashioning commences, the cylinders are rotated step by step through a cycle, thus bringing the differently-cut bars e<1> into action in a definite manner, and causing the extra needles to be brought into action in the manner described in Specification No. 13,712, A.D. 1900. After each cycle the bars e<1> &c. are traversed longitudinally, to bring them opposite the additional neeules, by apparatus controlled from a pattern chain. Un each cylinder is a ratchet-wheel f<20>, Fig. 19, with which engage two spring-actuated pawls f<8>, f<9>, one of which drives in one direction and the other in the other. The pawls are pivoted to a carrier, to which is pivoted a rod f<6>; this is pivoted to one arm of a bell-crank lever, the other arm of which has a friction roller to engage with one of a pair of cams. These cams have one or two operating-portions respectively, and may be shifted on or off the friction roller by a rod moved longitudinally by another cam, which is rotated in six steps by means controlled from the pattern mechanism. By this mechanism the pawls f<8>, f<9> may be given a small motion so as merely to rock the cylinders, or a larger motion to give a partial rotation to the cylinders, and so bring another bar e<1> &c. into action. When the larger motion is given to the pawls, one of the pawls is lifted out of a tooth by means of a pin f<90> engaging a fixed cam surface. The sinkers or web holders D are T-shaped ; the cam acts on the tail d', and the other tail has an eye which is placed adjacent to the eye on a strip of metal fixed in the tricks of the sinker bed. A rod is passed through the eyes, and forms a pivot. The end of the sinker has a hook and a tail D<2>, the curve of which is not struck from the centre of the pivot ; the tail D' is bent so as to come across the track of the needle ; the effect of this is that, though the thread is laid on the hook and slips on to the needles when the sinker rises, the tail D' is always in contact with the fabric, and materially assists in knocking off the loop.
Patent GB-190016976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Double Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: MUELLERS HERMANN
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 16,976. M³llers, H., and Spindler, A. Sept. 24. Pile fabrics.-In double or plush fabrics, in which the pile threads are tied in by either three picks, Fig. 1, or one pick, Fig. 4, the ground warps pass over three wefts and under three alternately. In the former case one of the two warps which embrace the plush warps crosses one pick in front of the other, and in the latter, one of the warps separated by a bar of the reed crosses one pick in front of the other, and one of the two passing through the same space of the feed covers the plush thread at the back.
Patent GB-190022292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Securing Elastic Tyres to Wheels.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 22,292. Williams, W. F. Dec. 7. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to securing elastic tyres to channel-shaped wheel rims by attaching-bands, the ends of which are adjustably connected together by the tightening- arrangements described in Specifications No. 13,028, A.D. 1900, and No. 13,127, A.D. 1901. The tyre a is now protected from the sharp edges of the attaching-band b by enclosing them in slotted tubular sheaths d. Creeping of the parts is prevented by forming the band b with indentations or holes e, into which the base parts f of the tyre or the edges of the tyre cover are pressed by a packing-strip g in the rim c, as the band is tightened. The sheaths d are notched and grooved at intervals to prevent creeping, and, in modifications, the sheaths may be U-sectioned or solid and provided with slots. One end b<1> of the attaching-band is fixed to the wheel rim, and this end is provided with a socket r, which is shaped to receive the other adjustable end b<2> of the band and its tubular sheaths. The projecting part of the socket may be slotted to allow for the tightener, and, in a modification, the socket is replaced by a pair of sockets which surround the edge sheaths.
Patent GB-190022540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street-sweeping Machines.
Inventor: HIGHT WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 22,540. Hight, W. Dec. 11. Sweeping-machines; elevating sweepings into carts.-In a street-sweeping machine the rotary brush is adjustably mounted in brackets secured to a frame A, Fig. 1, supporting the various parts of the apparatus and turned about an axis B, to bring the brush into or out of contact with the road, by means of levers and rods T<4>, T<2>, T, and R connected to a wagon as shown. The lever R is locked in position by a spring catch R<1> engaging an arc S. The frame A is also connected to the wagon by a rod 0 and link O<1>. The brush rotates in a casing H having an upturned part H<1>, Fig. 2, and a depending part H<2>, so that the sweepings are directed on to bands passing over rollers, operated by bevel gearing B<1>, Fig. 1, and a crosshead band, and conveying the sweepings to a central box I leading to an elevator K<3>, which discharges into the wagon. The elevator and the brush are operated by chains and toothed gearing from a shaft M, driven through toothed wheels from the shaft B. The rear wheels N are mounted on adjustable slotted strips N<2>.